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Dream capitalizes on Liberty turnovers in Game 1 playoff victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 1:18 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Dream capitalizes on Liberty turnovers in Game 1 playoff victory

Summary

The Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 92-82 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinal series on October 4. Atlanta scored 32 points off Liberty turnovers, matching a WNBA playoff record, with a strong third-quarter performance. Jordin Canada led the Dream with 25 points and five steals, including 20 points after halftime. DeWanna Bonner contributed 23 points as the Dream overcame a halftime deficit after trailing 40-37. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday in Atlanta.

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•Atlanta scored 32 points off 21 Liberty turnovers
•Dream outscored New York 32-15 in the third quarter
•Jordin Canada scored 20 of 25 points after halftime
•DeWanna Bonner added 23 points for Atlanta
•Game 2 is set for Wednesday in Atlanta

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1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Dream matches WNBA history with grand theft record vs. Liberty

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The Atlanta Dream turned the New York Liberty’s turnovers into a record-setting advantage Sunday, scoring 32 points off giveaways to tie a WNBA playoff record in a 92-82 Game 1 win. New York committed 21 turnovers in the opening game of the best-of-five semifinal series, with Atlanta’s defense doing its most damage in the third quarter. The Dream […] The post Dream matches WNBA history with grand theft record vs. Liberty appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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